Just because your name is at the top of the call sheet doesn’t mean you’re the top person on set. This post was written by Ben Pluimer. It’s finally happening. You’ve made a short film or a music video, and you caught the attention of a showrunner. They liked your vibe and want to hire you to direct an episode of their TV show. Dreams are coming true—and you, as the director, are about to be the least important person on set. Congrats! In my career, I’ve been fortunate to direct several TV series, in a few different scenarios. I’ve been a producer/director, prepping and directing every episode of a show. I’ve been a series director, directing every other episode and helping incoming directors with theirs. And I’ve been a guest director, coming in for a couple of weeks to direct an episode or two of a series. Each has its own challenges, but let’s focus on directing a single episode of a scripted show. Clearly, “least important person on set” isn’t true. But here’s what I mean. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 19 August, 2021